The Athenian Tree

Cardiff

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Athenian Tree scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 23 April 2026 by Cardiff.

What does this rating mean?

The Athenian Tree in Cardiff has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

185 Cowbridge Road East,
Riverside,
Cardiff,
CF11 9AJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Athenian Tree. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Athenian Tree?

Food hygiene at The Athenian Tree is inspected by Cardiff, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx or [email protected].

Questions about The Athenian Tree

What is The Athenian Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Athenian Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 23 April 2026.

When was The Athenian Tree last inspected?

The Athenian Tree was last inspected by Cardiff on 23 April 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.